Here is a 2023 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Round 1 (No. 19 overall) — Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh: When you think undersized Pitt interior D-linemen who live behind the line of scrimmage … OK, let’s not saddle Kancey with the Aaron Donald comparison. But let’s celebrate the 6-1, 281-pounder who dropped a 4.67-second 40 at the combine after posting 14½ sacks and 27½ TFLs for the Panthers over the past two years combined. Now imagine adding the reigning ACC Defensive Player of the Year to the interior of a defense where DT Vita Vea sucks up blocks. Should be a scary combo, and one that could keep the Brady-less Bucs relevant in the NFC South. Draft tracker
Round 2 (48, from Lions through Packers) — Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State: A 6-5, 302-pounder – and easy to distinguish since he doesn’t have his front teeth (personal choice following a basketball accident) – he could plug in as the replacement for Donovan Smith at left tackle or flip to the right side if the Bucs move Tristan Wirfs. Tough player who could really play anywhere along the front protecting new QB Baker Mayfield. Draft tracker
Round 3 (82) — YaYa Diaby, DE/LB, Louisville Draft tracker
Round 5 (153)
Round 5 (175, compensatory)
Round 6 (181, from Colts)
Round 6 (196)
Round 7 (252, compensatory)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ last five top draft picks:
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2022 (No. 33 overall): Logan Hall, DT, Houston
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2021 (No. 32 overall): Joe Tryon, LB, Washington
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2020 (No. 13 overall): Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
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2019 (No. 5 overall): Devin White, LB, LSU
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2018 (No. 12 overall): Vita Vea, DT, Washington
2023 NFL draft: Team-by-team picks
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots
AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers
AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans
AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders
NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Buccaneers picks in 2023 NFL draft: Round-by-round by Tampa Bay